Pathophysiology Assessment Emergency medical care Ruptured Uterus
Antepartum Seizures and Blood Pressure Disturbances Seizures During Pregnancy
Seizures During Pregnancy Life threatening for mother and fetus Treat same as any seizure patient Protect from injury Transport on left side (>20 wks, >15∘) May be associated with eclampsia
Antepartum Seizures and Blood Pressure Disturbances Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) >140/90 q 6hrs Pathophysiology Assessment Emergency medical care
Antepartum Seizures and Blood Pressure Disturbances Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
Supine Hypotensive Syndrome Pathophysiology Assessment Emergency medical care >20 wks, >15’
Assessment-Based Approach: Antepartum (Predelivery) Emergency Scene Size Up
Scene Size-Up Obstetric emergency Any woman of childbearing age* could be experiencing an obstetric emergency * (generally 12-50)
WATER BROKE? (R.O.M.) SPOTTING? MECONIUM? DISCHARGE? ANY ABD TRAUMA PREV BIRTHS VAGINAL OR CESAREAN
Assessment-Based Approach: Antepartum (Predelivery) Emergency Emergency Medical Care
Emergency Medical Care Ensure ABCs Care for vaginal bleeding Treat for shock Provide emergency medical care based on signs and symptoms Transport patient on her left side
Reassessment Repeat primary assessment Repeat vital signs Check O 2
Labor And Normal Delivery
Labor First Stage: Dilation
First Stage Definition Duration Braxton Hicks contractions
Labor Second Stage: Expulsion
Second Stage: Expulsion Definition Duration < 2min frequency > 60-90 sec duration Signs and symptoms
Labor Third Stage: Placental
Third Stage: Placental Definition Duration Complications
Assessment-Based Approach: Active Labor and Normal Delivery Scene Size-Up, Primary Assessment, and Secondary Assessment
Scene Size-Up, Primary Assessment, and Secondary Assessment Transport or deliver on scene? Signs and symptoms Assist mother with delivery
Assessment-Based Approach: Active Labor and Normal Delivery Emergency Medical Care
Emergency Medical Care Position the patient Create a sterile field Monitor for vomiting Assess for crowning Apply gentle pressure to infant head as crowning Tear sac if not ruptured Watch for nuchal cord Suction fluid from infant’s airway
Emergency Medical Care Support newborn body as delivered Clean the newborn’s mouth and nose Dry, wrap, warm, and position the infant Assign your partner to monitor and care for infant Clamp and cut the umbilical cord (6” & 9”) Observe and transport delivery of the placenta Place pads over vaginal opening Record time of delivery Transport; keep mother and infant warm
Massaging the Uterus Position Massage technique Monitor
Assessment-Based Approach: Active Labor and Normal Delivery Reassessment
Reassessment Monitor for signs of shock Transport Massage uterus en route
Childbirth
Abnormal Delivery
Assessment-Based Approach: Active Labor with Abnormal Delivery Scene Size-Up, Primary Assessment, and Secondary Assessment
Scene Size-up, Primary Assessment, and Secondary Assessment Assess the same as a normal delivery Signs and symptoms Fetal presentation other than normal crowning Abnormal color or smell of amniotic fluid Labor before 38 weeks of pregnancy Recurrence of contractions after first infant is born
Assessment-Based Approach: Active Labor with Abnormal Delivery Emergency Medical Care and Reassessment
Emergency Medical Care Similar to that of normal delivery Emphasis on immediate transport, O 2 , and vital signs
Intrapartum Emergencies Prolapsed Cord
Prolapsed Cord
Intrapartum Emergencies Breech Birth
Breech Birth Definition Complication Position of mom Emergency medical care
Intrapartum Emergencies Limb Presentation
Limb Presentation Do not attempt a field delivery Transport immediately Emergency medical care
Intrapartum Emergencies Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder Dystocia Definition “Turtle sign” Emergency medical care
Multiple Births Signs of multiple birth Emergency medical care When to transport GET MORE HANDS
Intrapartum Emergencies Meconium
Meconium Definition Complication Emergency medical care
Intrapartum Emergencies Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor Definition Complications Emergency medical care
Intrapartum Emergencies Premature Birth
Premature Birth Definition Appearance Emergency medical care
Intrapartum Emergencies Post-Term Pregnancy
Definition Complications in the uterus Complications to infant
Intrapartum Emergencies Premature Rupture of Membranes
Premature Rupture of Membranes Rupture of amniotic sac prior to onset of labor and before the end of the 37 th week Increased risk of infection and more difficult delivery
Postpartum Complications Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum Hemorrhage Definition Causes Emergency medical care
Postpartum Complications Embolism
Embolism Occurrence Cause Signs and symptoms Emergency medical care
Care of the Newborn
Assessment-Based Approach: Care of the Newborn
Protect from heat loss Repeat suctioning
Assessment-Based Approach: Care of the Newborn Assessment
Signs and Symptoms Most require just the basics Signs of a severely depressed newborn
Assessment-Based Approach: Care of the Newborn Emergency Medical Care
Emergency Medical Care
The Moro Reflex The Moro reflex is an infantile reflex normally present in all infants/newborns up to 3 or 4 months of age as a response to a sudden loss of support, when the infant feels as if it is falling. It involves three distinct components: spreading out the arms (abduction) unspreading the arms (adduction) crying (usually)
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